Quick post here for you guys today!! I have been in CA for a week or so and have been SO busy before and after that I haven't had anytime at all to blog! Anyways, more on my trip coming, I promise! But for this post I gotta talk about last night - it was extraordinary!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......... last night I went to the Due West concert at the Sandy Amphitheater with with Vivian (again.. ;)). But this time was special =) I finally got that guitar I've been talking about FOREVER, and I had it with me that night to give it to her. She had no idea =) it was so special! When I pulled it out of the back of the car and she saw it, she started crying. Oh, she couldn't believe it. She just kept asking why I would do something like that for her. It was fantastic =)
So after that we went to the concert, but about half way through we had to stop the concert for a few minutes because it started POURING down rain and lightninging and thundering and the whole deal! It was so cool! And cold =)
After about ten minutes they started it again.
Then about a half hour before the concert ended, Vivs leaned over to me and said "I love my guitar, I really do. It's beautiful. Why would you ever think of doing something like that for me?". I started trying to tell her how much she means to me, and she bounced back and started calling me her angel. It was so sweet! Anyways, she made me cry, and I made her cry, and it was really awesome. I love that girl! ♥
♥ /Erika
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
.. =) ♥ ♫
"Just when you think life could never get any better... it slaps you in the face with another great surprise"
Last night was the best! I went to another FANTASTIC concert with Vivs! Oh, it was great. We saw Charley Jenkins =) Whoo! He's so cute. Ha.. ha!
It was so fun! Vivian is the best!
And Charley was awesome too =)
ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDD I gotta meet
From America's Got Talent!
It was so cool!!
Ahhhhhhhhh, how I love life!
Good times, good times.
AMEN!
Xoxo!
♥/Erika
Last night was the best! I went to another FANTASTIC concert with Vivs! Oh, it was great. We saw Charley Jenkins =) Whoo! He's so cute. Ha.. ha!
It was so fun! Vivian is the best!
And Charley was awesome too =)
ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDD I gotta meet
Lindsey Stirling
From America's Got Talent!
It was so cool!!
Ahhhhhhhhh, how I love life!
Good times, good times.
AMEN!
Xoxo!
♥/Erika
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Lotsa loves and wows
Whoa! It's been FOREVER since I last wrote! I've had two pretty great weeks since I wrote last. Last week was pretty uneventful except I went to a concert with Vivian again both Friday and Saturday. Friday we went to a western group, Restless Hearts. They were way fun. My grandparents came that day. Saturday we saw an acapella group called Eclipse. This was really fun until about intermission. At intermission I got a call from a friends mom, and my friend had a blood infection because of a surgery she had earlier that week. The infection was really bad so they didn't think she'd make it through the night. Only about a half hour later I got another call that she had passed away. I was sad, but I felt bad for Vivian because her daughter died last year also because of a blood infection. Because of my friend, Vivian started crying cuz of her daughter. I felt bad but it was sweet and I'm really glad I could have that experience with her.
Anyways, it was way fun.
The next week was girl's camp. It was my first year, and boy was it fun!! I loved it! I had the best time. The girls were so fun to be with, and our leaders were so funny. Workshops, Boring Flag Ceremonies, Harmless Pranks, Secret Sisters, Good Food, Testimonies and Bishop's Night, Boxers up the Flag Pole, and LOTS and LOTS of fun! Good memories.. =) I'll post more later.
Yesterday I started learning a new song on my guitar. It's called Streets of Heaven by Sherrie Austin. It's sad but I LOVE it. I'm playing it for Tay's parents soon. It's a hard song but I can do hard things ;)
Today was amazing. Patsy and Bruce (Kat's parents) came over today. They were here for a while, then we went over to the Wallace's (Anna's and Brita's) home and Patsy gave us all of our souvenirs she got us from Hawaii. After, they came back over here and I played them a song that I wrote for 'em (mostly Patsy but Bruce was in there too.. =)). By the end, Patsy was crying. It felt so good. She never cries, she's not that emotional, and I made her cry. I felt.. amazing. My life goal was to make her cry and I never thought I'd do it and here I am tonight saying I did it. After the song she embraced me in the biggest hug. Then they had to leave, so we started walking down the hall, and about half way down the hall she turned around and embraced me in another hug. Then, her voice shaking, says "I want you to know how much you mean to me. I love you soo much." It made me feel soooo good! She's never told me I meant something to her like she did tonight. I felt.. amazing.
Sometimes, I love life.
"It's a carnival ride but I'm so glad you're on it with me."
Xoxo!
♥/Erika
Anyways, it was way fun.
The next week was girl's camp. It was my first year, and boy was it fun!! I loved it! I had the best time. The girls were so fun to be with, and our leaders were so funny. Workshops, Boring Flag Ceremonies, Harmless Pranks, Secret Sisters, Good Food, Testimonies and Bishop's Night, Boxers up the Flag Pole, and LOTS and LOTS of fun! Good memories.. =) I'll post more later.
Yesterday I started learning a new song on my guitar. It's called Streets of Heaven by Sherrie Austin. It's sad but I LOVE it. I'm playing it for Tay's parents soon. It's a hard song but I can do hard things ;)
Today was amazing. Patsy and Bruce (Kat's parents) came over today. They were here for a while, then we went over to the Wallace's (Anna's and Brita's) home and Patsy gave us all of our souvenirs she got us from Hawaii. After, they came back over here and I played them a song that I wrote for 'em (mostly Patsy but Bruce was in there too.. =)). By the end, Patsy was crying. It felt so good. She never cries, she's not that emotional, and I made her cry. I felt.. amazing. My life goal was to make her cry and I never thought I'd do it and here I am tonight saying I did it. After the song she embraced me in the biggest hug. Then they had to leave, so we started walking down the hall, and about half way down the hall she turned around and embraced me in another hug. Then, her voice shaking, says "I want you to know how much you mean to me. I love you soo much." It made me feel soooo good! She's never told me I meant something to her like she did tonight. I felt.. amazing.
Sometimes, I love life.
"It's a carnival ride but I'm so glad you're on it with me."
Xoxo!
♥/Erika
Saturday, July 3, 2010
♥
Last night was Stadium of Fire. Nothing special, and not really out of the ordinary. I've gone a couple times so I know what it's like. But this year was Carrie Underwood, and I got to go with a girl I love.
Vivian came with me last night =) She's a close friend of my grandparents, so I already knew her somewhat well. We went to dinner at the freedom festival downtown. First amazing thing of the night - Brit was there! Ah, Brittany, Brittany, Brittany. I love that girl. She's the sweetest. I haven't seen her for about a year, so it was way special that she was there.
After dinner we went straight to the stadium. It was so fun. We didn't listen to anything they were saying or doing and didn't pay attention to any of the opening acts. We just kept poking each other and talking and complaining to the staff member that Carrie wasn't on yet. I think the only thing that we paid attention to was the part where they presented the colors and brought in each of the branches of the military. This was way special to the both of us. Especially for me because I have had a few friend's have their dads or brothers injured or killed in the war. Of course, me being the emotional person I am, this part made me cry. After that we went back to poking and talking and teasing. =)
When Carrie came on, the party got started. Vivian was HILARIOUS. She made me get up and dance with her. It was so fun. We had our arms around each other the whole time and she kept hugging me. That was special. =)
Temporary Home or Undo It were probably my favorite songs of the night. I was way upset she didn't do Independence Day or I Told you So. Rawr.
Vivian and I walked home after. So fun. I really got to know the girl and got to get to love her. It was so way fun. After she kept emailing me how special it was for her so I felt totally awesome. Best 4th of July ever.
Xoxo!
♥/Erika
Vivian came with me last night =) She's a close friend of my grandparents, so I already knew her somewhat well. We went to dinner at the freedom festival downtown. First amazing thing of the night - Brit was there! Ah, Brittany, Brittany, Brittany. I love that girl. She's the sweetest. I haven't seen her for about a year, so it was way special that she was there.
After dinner we went straight to the stadium. It was so fun. We didn't listen to anything they were saying or doing and didn't pay attention to any of the opening acts. We just kept poking each other and talking and complaining to the staff member that Carrie wasn't on yet. I think the only thing that we paid attention to was the part where they presented the colors and brought in each of the branches of the military. This was way special to the both of us. Especially for me because I have had a few friend's have their dads or brothers injured or killed in the war. Of course, me being the emotional person I am, this part made me cry. After that we went back to poking and talking and teasing. =)
When Carrie came on, the party got started. Vivian was HILARIOUS. She made me get up and dance with her. It was so fun. We had our arms around each other the whole time and she kept hugging me. That was special. =)
Temporary Home or Undo It were probably my favorite songs of the night. I was way upset she didn't do Independence Day or I Told you So. Rawr.
Vivian and I walked home after. So fun. I really got to know the girl and got to get to love her. It was so way fun. After she kept emailing me how special it was for her so I felt totally awesome. Best 4th of July ever.
Xoxo!
♥/Erika
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
"It's hard to say goodbye.. cause baby it's a good life"
In 2 months, I have lost 7 of my closest friends, neighbors, and some of the best people I've had in my life.
May 8 - Jessica was hit in a car crashed and died that night
May 10 - Audrey had a severe asthma attack and died that morning
June 2 - Bro Babb, the man who sealed me to my family in the temple, passed away when he fell and stopped breathing
June 6 - LoRee, a close friend of mine, passed away and they don't know the reason why
June 14 - Noelle passed away because she fell while hiking
June 21 - Annabelle left this world due to heart complications
June 29 - Ava died because her kidneys stopped working
It's been a roller coaster ride. I've been in some of the darkest places of my life and experienced some of the most joyous moments at the same time. I love you guys!
May 8 - Jessica was hit in a car crashed and died that night
May 10 - Audrey had a severe asthma attack and died that morning
June 2 - Bro Babb, the man who sealed me to my family in the temple, passed away when he fell and stopped breathing
June 6 - LoRee, a close friend of mine, passed away and they don't know the reason why
June 14 - Noelle passed away because she fell while hiking
June 21 - Annabelle left this world due to heart complications
June 29 - Ava died because her kidneys stopped working
It's been a roller coaster ride. I've been in some of the darkest places of my life and experienced some of the most joyous moments at the same time. I love you guys!
Never wears off
The excitement, the rush, of being published, well it never wears off. It's an amazing accomplishment.. and amazes me more than most with the stuff I'm dealing with now.
My poem was dedicated to a little girl I've known for about 3 years now. She has been battling a very rare and difficult cancer since she was 18 months old. She has had to undergo a number of treatments due to this cancer, Neuroblastoma, as doctors try to find a cure. She has been through over 11 surgeries (and she's only 5 years old, that's about two surgeries a year) along with blood platelet transfusions, CAT, MRI, and Nuclear scans, bone marrow biopsies, stem cell harvests, radiation treatment to head, orbits, and abdomen, Phase I radiation immunotherapy trial, and Phase II antibody immunotherapy.
Little Miss Taylor is now battling a new form of cancer. Chemo-Induced Leukemia has taken over the poor child's body.
Please pray for Taylor, and donate money if you can.
Go to http://taylorlove.org or www.facebook.com/lovetaylorlove to learn more about Taylor, Neuroblastoma, Chemo-Induced Leukemia, and children like Taylor battling these deadly cancers.
Oh, and here's the poem I wrote ;-)
Truly amazing as she fights her way
Agonizing everyday
Yelling, screaming, crying for help
Loathing all the pain that's felt
Ordinary, that's all she wants to be
Relieved from treatment, feeling free
Loving life while she's got the chance
Opening her heart, feeling the dance
Very fearful for when she might die
Everyone is blessed to have her in their life
My poem was dedicated to a little girl I've known for about 3 years now. She has been battling a very rare and difficult cancer since she was 18 months old. She has had to undergo a number of treatments due to this cancer, Neuroblastoma, as doctors try to find a cure. She has been through over 11 surgeries (and she's only 5 years old, that's about two surgeries a year) along with blood platelet transfusions, CAT, MRI, and Nuclear scans, bone marrow biopsies, stem cell harvests, radiation treatment to head, orbits, and abdomen, Phase I radiation immunotherapy trial, and Phase II antibody immunotherapy.
Little Miss Taylor is now battling a new form of cancer. Chemo-Induced Leukemia has taken over the poor child's body.
Please pray for Taylor, and donate money if you can.
Go to http://taylorlove.org or www.facebook.com/lovetaylorlove to learn more about Taylor, Neuroblastoma, Chemo-Induced Leukemia, and children like Taylor battling these deadly cancers.
Oh, and here's the poem I wrote ;-)
Truly amazing as she fights her way
Agonizing everyday
Yelling, screaming, crying for help
Loathing all the pain that's felt
Ordinary, that's all she wants to be
Relieved from treatment, feeling free
Loving life while she's got the chance
Opening her heart, feeling the dance
Very fearful for when she might die
Everyone is blessed to have her in their life
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
A Bunch of Songs!
Whoo hoo! I finally started guitar lessons after about 2 months of teaching myself online!! I love my teacher. His name is Dave. He likes guitar. I like guitar. We have a lot in common.
I'm playing a bunch of songs now. I can play:
Last Kiss by Pearl Jam
Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day
Fall into Me by Sugarland
We Run by Sugarland
The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia by Reba McEntire
I'll Keep on Loving You by Reba McEntire
Angel by Sarah McLachlan
I Will Remember You by That Guy That I Don't Know His Name
Good Riddance by Greenday
Twist and Shout by the Beatles
Fancy by Reba
When You Say Nothing at All by Allison Kraus
Streets of Heaven by Sherrie Austin
How Great Thou Art
Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood (WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOO!!!)
and I Told You So by Carrie Underwood (Ok.. I know it wasn't by her.. but it's her version.)
I love it!! Haha :-)
I'm playing a bunch of songs now. I can play:
Last Kiss by Pearl Jam
Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day
Fall into Me by Sugarland
We Run by Sugarland
The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia by Reba McEntire
I'll Keep on Loving You by Reba McEntire
Angel by Sarah McLachlan
I Will Remember You by That Guy That I Don't Know His Name
Good Riddance by Greenday
Twist and Shout by the Beatles
Fancy by Reba
When You Say Nothing at All by Allison Kraus
Streets of Heaven by Sherrie Austin
How Great Thou Art
Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood (WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOO!!!)
and I Told You So by Carrie Underwood (Ok.. I know it wasn't by her.. but it's her version.)
I love it!! Haha :-)
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